Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Security & GCP Environment Protection

Secure and optimize NMFS’s enterprise Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure, including data and applications.
Implement real‑time monitoring, threat detection, and preventative security measures to guard against cyberattacks and data breaches.
Enforce access control policies, including multi‑factor authentication, in compliance with the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.
Ensure platform adherence to the Department of Commerce IT Security Program Policy and Minimum Implementation Standards.

Compliance & Governance

Maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, including DOC, NOAA, and NMFS IT security regulations.
Ensure all systems and deliverables meet Section 508 (WCAG 2.0 AA) accessibility standards.
Develop and maintain security documentation including security plans, compliance reports, and audit artifacts.

DevSecOps & Cloud Operations

Support the DevOps approach used to orchestrate cloud infrastructure and application operations.
Integrate security into Agile and DevOps processes across cloud and application development teams.
Lead or support automated testing, security validations, and pipeline hardening for cloud and low‑code applications.

Low‑Code & Application Security

Support development teams building and enhancing low‑code applications (Appian or similar), including security reviews and risk assessment.
Ensure secure configuration management, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance reporting for new and existing applications.
Support AI/ML integration security, including model governance and data protection.

Data Security & AI/ML Security

Support data governance across data ingestion, data storage, data transformation, and orchestration activities.
Support AI/ML security practices using Google’s Vertex AI and BigQuery ecosystems, including model validation and secure deployment.

Documentation & Reporting

Provide cloud security documentation, compliance reporting, DevOps testing reports, and meeting summaries as required.
Maintain auditable records and follow federal standards for documentation management and retention.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain NOAA Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of cybersecurity or cloud security experience.
Experience securing cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
Experience with security compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST, DOC/NOAA/NMFS security standards).
Understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies.
Experience in access control, MFA, and identity management.
Proficiency in documenting security artifacts, reports, and compliance evidence.
Strong understanding of data security, governance, and vulnerability management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting low‑code platforms (Appian, Mendix, Power Apps, etc.).
Experience with AI/ML security, especially within Google Cloud’s Vertex AI.
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks in a DevOps environment.

Overview

The Cybersecurity Analyst will support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in its mission to modernize applications, secure cloud environments, and maintain compliance across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and low‑code application ecosystems.

This role focuses on safeguarding NMFS enterprise cloud systems, supporting DevSecOps processes, enabling secure low‑code development, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support the Google Cloud Platform and Low-Code with NOAA!

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well-planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: Telework- MD, must be within commutable distance to Silver Spring, MD.
Type of environment: Office
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: Less than 25%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizenship

NOAA Public Trust

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $92,000-$110,000 yearly . The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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